Desert Hot Springs' most famous attribute is right in its name. The city
was founded because of its plentiful spring water and those natural springs long
used by Native American tribes are still its most popular attraction.

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Quick to use the springs as a draw, spas soon
sprung up around town, the most famous of which is Two Bunch Palms
Resort.3

It is rumored that this expansive, high-end resort was used as a
hideout by Al Capone during his heyday.

Cabot's Pueblo Museum may be one of the most
overlooked, yet important archives of the Coachella Valley's history. It is
named for Cabot A. Yerxa, a homesteader, who in 1913 was drawn to the hot and
cold waters which the city grew around.

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Arguably the city's most famous eatery, Capri
Italian Restaurant, offers up an extensive menu of Italian items and steaks. The
family atmosphere and converted house edifice can give a real flavor of the
city's down-hominess.

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Some famous star sightings around town include
Tim Robbins taking a mud bath at Two Bunch Palms Resort in the film "The
Player." Steve McQueen, Katharine Hepburn and Tyrone Power all frequented
Capri's.

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A certified farmer's market is open every
Thursday at Mission Springs Park, featuring homegrown wares from California
farmers.

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For the kids, there is a skate park that is used
frequently and occasionally has sponsored competitions.

Located between the city's fire station and Carl May Community Center, it is
even lighted for night riders.

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Desert Hot Springs is one of only a few places
where the natural hot mineral water is free from the sulfurous odor that usually
accompanies it. The city's aquifer provides about 40 hotels and spas with water
ranging in temperature from 120 to 180 degrees.

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Fed by snowfall and filtered through hundreds of feet of sand, the city's
municipal water supply is fed by a cold-water aquifer.

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The hot water is known for its soothing
qualities, and the cold water is known as some of the most drinkable in the
country.

The town's tap water has won several medals at the Berkeley Springs
International Water Tasting competition in West Virginia.

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The always-snowcapped Mt. San Jacinto can be
seen from every part of the city, dominating the town's expansive views.

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The reason for the majestic vistas is that
Desert Hot Springs has an elevation of about 900 feet above the valley floor.

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The city was incorporated in 1963 and is run by
a city manager and city council style of government.

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Desert Hot Springs is the closest valley city to
Joshua Tree National Park. Situated in the foothills of Joshua Tree, you can
hike or ride horses to the park via several rustic canyon trails.

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It is also the only city in the Coachella Valley
to be located entirely north of Interstate 10, giving it a somewhat remote and
other-worldly feel.

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"The Spa City," as it is known, has no shortage
of the resorts to compete for your attention. The clothing-optional Living
Waters Spa is a popular, independent destination for those wishing to experience
a less constricted vacation.

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The Beat Hotel specializes in memorabilia from
the beatnik era, especially that of author William S. Burroughs. There is also a
pool and spa, but the primary attraction is the writing regalia.

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The city is one of only three out of the nine in
the Coachella Valley to boast its own police force, which has approximately 40
sworn personnel.

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The city's newest golf course is a Johnny
Miller-designed course slated for the Tuscan Hills development.

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The Desert Hot Springs High School football team
had its best record ever in 2005, finishing 8-3 overall and making the De Anza
League playoffs for first time in school history.

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Another interesting sporting tidbit is that the
father of Boston Red Sox outfielder Coco Crisp lives in Desert Hot Springs.

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A fan of local art? Check out the Carl May
Community Center, where the city council meets twice a month. For every meeting
the room is covered in several new paintings from a featured local artist.

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The wind. Love it or hate it, it's a part of
life in Desert Hot Springs. Most times of the day it is blowing, and gusts can
reach 40 to 60 mph. Many locals say it keeps the air clean and the temperatures
down.